N.H.L.: ROUNDUP -- ALL-STAR GAME; Turek Is Named To World Team

The invitation came a little late, but Blues goaltender Roman Turek is going to the All-Star Game.

The National Hockey League added Turek, who is from the Czech Republic, to the roster for the World team Thursday after Dominik Hasek of the Buffalo Sabres had to pull out because of an injury. The game, which pits the World All-Stars against the North American All-Stars, is tomorrow in Toronto.

It will be the first All-Star appearance for Turek, who spent last season as the backup goalie in Dallas. The Blues acquired him in an off-season trade with the Stars.

Turek is 27-11-5 this season, and ranks first among No. 1 goalies with a 2.05 goals-against average.

After the initial snub last month, Turek had said he would not replace Hasek, who missed three months with a torn groin muscle and was voted in despite a 1-4-2 record and 2.88 goals against average.